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Psychology

This Research Guide outlines information about topics relevant to the field of psychology, including information about careers.

Education & Career

Psychology at PCC

PCC teaches Human Service Technology graduates how to bring out the "best" in their clients.

The Human Service Technology Department includes: General Human Services Technology, Human Services Technology/Gerontology, and Human Services Technology/Substance Abuse

Career Overviews

The Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) and O*NET are excellent sources for up-to-date career information.

Search for Jobs

Even if you are not currently looking for employment, reading current job descriptions from the field can give you an idea of what employers are looking for as far as experience and education.

Professional Organizations

The Mission of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is to promote the healthy development of children, adolescents, and families through advocacy, education, and research, and to meet the professional needs of child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout their careers.

The American Counseling Association is a not-for-profit, professional and educational organization that is dedicated to the growth and enhancement of the counseling profession.

APA is the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States, with more than 122,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants and students as its members.

The Association for Specialists in Group Work is a welcoming community where members share a passion for providing effective, culturally responsive group work across multiple settings and professions.

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals, represents the professional interests of more than 100,000 addiction counselors, educators and other addiction-focused health care professionals in the United States, Canada and abroad.